A Tranexamic acid drug is a medication that can induce clotting of your blood in the uterus, and thus reduce heavy bleeding by 30 to 60 percent. Take 2 to 3 tablets, 3 to 4 times a day when your flow starts. These doses can continue for 3 to 4 days depending on your period.

Another way of how to stop your period is to take painkillers. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen, naproxen and mefenamic acid are painkillers that you can try to control your menstrual flow. These drugs help to reduce cramps associated with menstruation, and even reduce bleeding by about 20 to 50 percent. Take them 3 to 4 times daily before your cycle begin and continue using them until it’s over.

Finally, you can use Gonadotropin drugs to reduce the bleeding and even stop your period completely. However, they should be used for a short term basis because they are quite expensive and lead to dangerous side effects. In fact,they interfere with your estrogen in your body. Additionally, long term use can result to osteoporosis or weak bones

You can use flexible cups

There are flexible cups known as softcups which are inserted via the vaginas and kept in front of the cervixes to collect menstrual flows. Softcup doesn’t stop the period; however, it prevents the blood from flowing from the vagina. The main advantage of using this gadget is that you can wear it for up to twelve hours and reuse it during your period. Additionally, it prevents your period without any side effects of drugs or hormones. Use it while traveling, having sex or even swimming.

Tips

To avoid any leakage, use a new one instead of reusing it.

This cup doesn’t prevent pregnancy; don’t use it as a contraceptive gadget.

Think about surgery

Your doctor may advise surgery to stop or control your periods. This can happen if you have a medical condition which leads to heavy flow such a uterine fibroid, endometriosis or myoma. This will stop your periods completely from coming, but it will be conducted only if other surgical methods are not successful. Other surgical methods are: